Josh Kelley, Blake Lewis, Tyler Ward, and More to Play 3rd Annual Rock The Schools Concert

NEW YORK - Nov. 12, 2013 - PRLog -- On Thursday, December 5^th, Promenade Music Entertainment (formerly BTF Concerts) and Blain Artist Management will present the third annual ROCK THE SCHOOLS CONCERT, an event that was created in 2011 to support and promote music programs in New York State schools. Due to the growing success of the show, the company has decided to broaden their reach and support the VH1 Save The Music Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring instrumental music education programs in US public schools.  Live Nation is an official sponsor and Z100 New York, Vita Coco, Dream Water, Thompson LES Hotel and Honest Tea are partners.  Last year, the show supported the Fender Music Foundation.

The artist lineup has been released and as with the last two years, special surprise guests can be expected. This intimate, acoustic show will feature performances by JOSH KELLEY, BLAKE LEWIS (American Idol), TYLER WARD, MATT WHITE, KEATON SIMONS,with special guests REBECCA PERL and EMILY KATTER playing a few songs. The show will be co-hosted by Z100 New York On-Air Talent, TREY MORGAN and CARRIE KEAGAN, Host of Vh1’s Big Morning Buzz Live with Carrie Keagan.

“We started something amazing a few years ago to show our support and passion for music education programs and it’s grown more and more. We’ve been able to raise thousands of dollars in the last two years for various music education charities and it’s our goal to continue that. No kid should ever be forced to live without learning music. My partners, Chris Trombley, Adam Blain and I, are so thrilled to be supporting the VH1 Save The Music Foundation this year”, says Alaina Bendi, President of Promenade Music Entertainment.

Limited tickets will be sold for the pre-show VIP party which includes priority admission to the concert, complimentary champagne, and the opportunity to mingle with the artist lineup, industry execs and some familiar faces from film and TV. Celebrities have been in attendance in the last two years.  Z100 New York, Vita Coco, Honest Tea, Dream Water, and more will be on-site for the VIP party. More info and Discount GA tickets and VIP passes now available at www.btfconcerts.com. The concert will also stream live online worldwide via stageit.com

About Promenade Music Entertainment

PME is a music publicity, management and production company that was formed in 2011 by Producer/Publicist, Alaina Bendi. The company represents such talent as Ryan Cabrera, Teddy Geiger, Actor/Musician Thomas Ian Nicholas, Actor/Musician Michael Lombardi (Rescue Me), Rebecca Perl, Emily Katter, Katy Cappella, Mike Scala, Universal Attractions Agency, Smash Studios and many more. They have recently formed a partnership with client, NYC-based, Smash Studios to produce music-based video content. PME is also about to embark on an exclusive contract with management firm, infiniteSPIN, which will entail them being the exclusive PR company for all of the firm’s clients. The company also produces concerts, most recently having the honor to curate a show for NYC’s CBGB Festival. www.promenademusicent.com.

About VH1 Save The Music Foundation

The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring instrumental music education programs in America’s public schools, and raising awareness about the importance of music as part of each child’s complete education. To date, VH1 Save The Music has provided nearly $51 Million in new musical instruments to almost 1,900 public schools in more than 192 districts around the country, impacting the lives of over 2.3 million children. To get involved and learn more about the Foundation's exclusive sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.vh1savethemusic.org.